A Chapel Hill Transit driver was charged int he death of a pedestrian. Valerie Hughes of Burlington was hit at the intersection of Mason Farm Road and South Columbia Street last Tuesday. She died the following day at UNC Hospital, the same hospital where she worked in radiology ambulatory care.

The driver, James Willie Orr, was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle. Orr was put on administrative leave without pay, and then fired after an internal investigation took place.

Losing a loved one in a fatal accident prompts surviving family members to explore wrongful death litigation. In North Carolina, there are many types of compensation available in wrongful death cases. Not only might a surviving spouse be eligible for compensation, but the victim's children and/or parents might be eligible as well. Our attorneys offer complimentary case evaluations. Feel free to schedule a time with one of our wrongful death attorneys to review the details of your case 877-BRENT-ADAMS.

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